👋 Hey Parents,

Your child might be chatting in games, on social apps, or even messaging classmates during school projects — but do they really know who’s on the other side of the screen?

In Week 1 of our Digital Stranger Danger series, we focus on spotting fake identities online and teaching kids to pause before they trust.

📚 Story Time: “Ella and the Epic Gaming Friend”

Ella was 9 years old when she met “Leo” in her favorite online game.
He was funny, helpful, and always gave her cool gear. After a few weeks, he asked for her phone number so they could talk “more easily.”

Luckily, Ella remembered something her parents taught her:

“If you wouldn’t invite them into your home, don’t invite them into your life.”

She showed her parents the messages — and it turned out “Leo” wasn’t a kid at all.
The account was brand new. The profile picture looked AI-generated. And the username had strange numbers.

Ella’s story ends safely — but not every child gets that chance.

🚨 3 Signs a Profile Might Be Fake

  1. No Profile Picture or a Super-Generic One
    (like cartoon avatars, pets, or celebrities)

  2. Strange or Random Usernames
    (like coolguyXx9284 or funnygirl123123)

  3. Too Friendly Too Fast
    (saying “I like you” quickly, giving gifts, or asking for secrets)

🛡️ Teach the “Ask Before You Chat” Rule

Here’s a simple rule to share with your child:

“If you don’t know them in real life, ask a grown-up before chatting or clicking.”

📝 Pro Tip: Print this rule and stick it on your child’s device or gaming console.
Kids are more likely to follow rules they can see.

🧰 Coming Soon: Try the Fake Login Challenge!

We’re building a safe, educational simulation of a phishing attack — so your kids can learn what it feels like to be tricked… without getting hurt.

Stay tuned — it’s going to be an eye-opener!

💬 Talk With Your Child Tonight:

Let’s raise a generation of cyber-smart kids — one conversation at a time.

See you next week!
— The CyberReady Kids Team